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10 Best Movies Like Fast Times at Ridgemont High

If you loved Fast Times at Ridgemont High, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

2004★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Fast Times at Ridgemont High for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Documentary depicting the lives of child prostitutes in the red light district of Songachi, Calcutta. Director Zana Briski went to photograph the prostitutes when she met and becam...

#2
Fast Girls

Fast Girls

2012★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Fast Times at Ridgemont High for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A street smart runner develops an intense rivalry with an equally ambitious wealthy young athlete....

#3
Valley Girl

Valley Girl

1983★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Fast Times at Ridgemont High for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Julie, a girl from the valley, meets Randy, a punk from the city. They are from different worlds and find love. Somehow they need to stay together in spite of her trendy, shallow f...

#4
Nighthawks

Nighthawks

1981★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Fast Times at Ridgemont High for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

When one of Europe's most lethal terrorists shows up in New York, an elite undercover cop is assigned to take him down by any means necessary....

#5
Seems Like Old Times

Seems Like Old Times

1980★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Fast Times at Ridgemont High for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After being falsely accused of robbing a bank, a writer seeks the help of his lawyer ex-wife to clear his name. However, hilarity ensues when he must hide from her husband, who’s t...

#6
Hot Pursuit

Hot Pursuit

1987★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Fast Times at Ridgemont High for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

High school student Dan Bartlett misses the plane he was supposed to be on with his rich girlfriend and her family on the way to a Caribbean vacation during a school break. He flie...